Title: Participate in a mock job interview.
Course: Family and Human Services II (19999-II) > Section: Seeking Employment in the Field of Family and Human Services

Participation in the process should include preparation and follow-up and

- researching culturally appropriate practices in the work environment
- practicing interviewing skills prior to the actual interview
- bringing all necessary materials to the interview (e.g., copies of résumé, copies of letters of reference, paper, writing instruments)
- demonstrating desirable behaviors during interview (e.g., dressing appropriately, maintaining eye contact, speaking clearly and with appropriate volume, displaying positive attitude, listening carefully, asking informed questions, answering questions accurately and completely)
- preparing interview follow-up/thank-you letter, including
  - expression of appreciation for the interview
  - reminder of applicant’s qualifications
  - confirmation of interest in the job
  - request for further action, as appropriate.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What are the benefits of a job interview to the employer and to the applicant?
- What factors may influence an employer’s impressions of an applicant?
- What legal and ethical issues may arise in connection with a job interview?

Communication

- What are the most important points to communicate during an interview with a prospective employer?
- What questions is an employer likely to ask during an interview?
- What might the answers to each question reveal about the job seeker?
- What questions should applicants ask (or refrain from asking) an interviewer? Explain.

Leadership

- What leadership skills or techniques will help form a positive impression during a job interview?
- How can the job seeker communicate effectively to an interviewer the contributions he or she would make to the organization?

Management

- What management techniques can be used to prepare for a job interview?
- What steps should be taken following a job interview?